Fresh
You can see the emotions of the characters pass through the actors' faces and bodies. Mr. Baumgartner shines brightest, perhaps because his character is the most conflicted.
Matt Weitz, Dallas Morning News
Because of a Boy
2002 · 1h 26m · Unrated
Drama, TV Movie
Directed by
Fabrice Cazeneuve
Overview
When Vincent finds himself a victim of outing in his high school, he must accept to live with the drastic changes it provokes, and redefine his relationships with his friends and family.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
63%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There's a naturalness to the entire cast, yet there is considerable depth to the portrayals, and the interplay between the characters is exceptionally rich and nuanced.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
This fast-paced, well-acted film brings emotional integrity to a familiar tale.
Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly
Rotten
There are countless teenagers living secret lives right now, and they don't need hurrahs. They need honesty -- and better films than this.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Rotten
Does anybody care?
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
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